Donjon-Smit Relocates Offices
Donjon-SMIT, an OPA-90 Alliance, has moved its principle office to 909 North Washington Street, Suite 300, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 USA. The relocation to larger…
Satellite Comms Seminar for Commerical Boats & Cruiseliners
Global Satellite USA announced its educational seminar, taking place Tuesday, September 7th, 5:00-7:00pm, at their new head office, located 1901 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL33316.
Keppel Shipyard Contract to Modify FPSO OSX-1
Keppel Shipyard Limited (Keppel Shipyard) has secured a contract for the modification of the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel OSX-1, worth approximately S$50 million. The FPSO OSX-1 is owned by OSX 1 Leasing B.V., a subsidiary of OSX Brasil S/A. Commencing in the third quarter of 2010, Keppel Shipyard’s scope of work includes procurement, detailed engineering and the modification of the topside process modules.
Conrad Q2 2010 Results & Share Repurchase Program
Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: CNRD.PK) announced today its second quarter and six months 2010 results and a new $5.0 million stock repurchase program.
Eimskip Chooses Star Information Systems
Eimskip, Iceland’s oldest shipping company, has chosen Star Information Systems for their fleet management. Under the terms of the agreement, Star Information Systems (SIS) will provide a fully integrated software package, including systems to manage maintenance, purchasing, work planning, guarantee claims, messaging, insurance policies and claims, budget and cost control, project, event, crew and document management.
Cosalt, APRO Joint Venture in Renewables
Cosalt, provider of safety equipment for the marine, industrial and offshore markets, has signed a new joint venture agreement with Danish company APRO, an engineering services business with many years experience in the wind energy market. The partnership is designed to take advantage of the major growth expected in UK offshore wind energy. Cosalt recently set up a dedicated Renewable Energy division to supply inspection and testing services plus marine safety…
This Day in Coast Guard History – August 19
1898-About 8 p.m. the keeper of life-saving station was notified by one of the crew of a quarantine boat that cries for help were heard coming from the channel opposite the station.
This Day in Naval History – August 19
1812 - USS Constitution captures HMS Guerriere. 1818 - CAPT James Biddle takes possession of Oregon Territory for U.S.
NSRP ASE PreSolicitation: Notice for Research Announcement
This is a pre‐solicitation notice for the NSRP Advanced Shipbuilding Enterprise (ASE) Program. Upon reasonable assurance that FY11 funds will be provided (expected late summer 2010)…
“Moratorium” is a Four Letter Word
While ten letters in all, “moratorium” might as well be the foulest four-letter word in the Gulf of Mexico oil patch right now. On May 27, the Obama Administration…
USACE Completes Dredge Hurley Extension
The Corps of Engineers Memphis District Ensley Engineer Yard (EEY), in partnership with the Corps of Engineers Marine Design Center (MDC) in Philadelphia, Pa., completed the lengthening of the Dredge Hurley by 48-feet. The project increased the dredge’s length from 305 to 353 feet, making it one of the largest vessels on the river and increased the dredge’s dredging depth from 40 to a maximum of 75 feet.
Evaluating the Floating Production Market 2010-2015
Over the next few years, Douglas-Westwood forecasts a strong increase in FPS expenditure, driven by a surge in installations. Findings from the latest edition of our World Floating Production Market Report indicate that more than 100 Floating Production Systems (FPSs) will be installed worldwide over the next five years. This represents a total global value of approximately $45 billion and around a 20% increase on the previous five years.
Marine Fuels: A Better Procurement Process
Web-based Procurement Management Systems Standardize Purchasing Procedures, Increase Transaction Oversight and Streamline Accounting Processes for the U.S. The Defense Energy Support Center (DESC)…
SOCP Presents STCW Workshop at MITAGS
The Ship Operations Cooperative Program (SOCP) invites maritime industry representatives to attend and take part in our Summer 2010 meeting scheduled to be held September 8-9…
National Maritime Services Names Swimmer President
Alan Swimmer has been promoted from his position as director to president of National Maritime Services, a comprehensive vessel arrest custodial service. He will continue to act as president of Maritime Capital Group, a marine finance, insurance and titling company. In his expanded role, Swimmer will have full operating responsibility over National Maritime Services. Swimmer is Toney’s longtime business associate…
Q&A with Coast Guard Acquisitions Master Chief
In the August 2010 edition of the U.S. Q. I heard the Coast Guard is are going to stop building National Security Cutters (NSCs)? A. The Coast Guard plans to build eight NSCs. being negotiated. Q. The Coast Guard’s current fleet of Response Boats-Small (RB-S) is wearing out. plan to replace them? A. Yes, we do. An RB-S replacement project was chartered in January 2010. The current schedule calls for…
Jensen Maritime-Designed Pushboat Delivered
The Jensen Maritime-designed river push boat, the M/V Stephenson II, has been delivered to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for use in Gascondale, MO, in the Corps' Kansas City district. Jensen performed the functional design and production lofting of the ABS Classed, 58-ft, 770-horsepower boat, which will provide operational support for the district's operations and maintenance mission on the lower Missouri River as well as for general construction and mitigation projects.
30 TORO Crew Transfer Capsules Around the Globe
Reflex Marine has sold 30 TORO crew transfer capsules across offshore Asia-Pacific, Europe, North and West Africa, Australia and America. Most of the units are being utilized by major international oil and gas operators, however, the company has also entered the renewables sector, selling four capsules for use on wind turbine installation barges. While Reflex Marine’s range of crew transfer capsules are an accepted and established method of crew transfer in the oil and gas industry…
Thale’s Submarine Distress Beacon for Royal Navy
Thales UK’s highly successful submarine distress beacon has been accepted into service with the Royal Navy (RN). Following a trial period, more than 100 SEEPIRB (submarine-ejected emergency positioning indicating radio beacon) buoys have been accepted into service with all classes of RN submarines, including the new Astute class. The SEEPIRB has been developed for submarines to provide distress alerting and position information via radio transmissions on a satellite-aided tracking frequency.
Viking Introduces Design-Your-Own Lifejackets
Viking Life-Saving Equipment has launched a new product line: design-your-own inflatable SOLAS lifejackets. Made possible by a new, modular design, Viking customers…
